1 Samuel 4:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“I escaped from the fighting today and ran here.” “Young man, what happened?” Eli asked.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:4

“Who won the battle?” David asked. The man said, “Our army turned and ran, but many were wounded and died. Even King Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.”

Joshua 7:19

“Achan,” Joshua said, “the LORD God of Israel has decided that you are guilty. Is this true? Tell me what you did, and don't try to hide anything.”

1 Samuel 3:6

Again the LORD called out Samuel's name. Samuel got up and went to Eli. “Here I am,” he said. “What do you want?” Eli told him, “Son, I didn't call you. Go back to sleep.”

1 Samuel 4:17

“Israel ran away from the Philistines,” the soldier answered. “Many of our people were killed, including your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas. But worst of all, the sacred chest was captured.”